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St. Helens, OR vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Are people in Rancho Santa Margarita older or younger than people in St. Helens?
- The Median Age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 3.1 years older than in St. Helens.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita or St. Helens?
- Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs are 109.8% more expensive than St. Helens housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Santa Margarita or St. Helens?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita is 2.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of St. Helens.

Things to do in St. Helens?
St. Helens, OR is an attractive city northwest of Portland featuring numerous incredible spots to explore like Lake St. Helens with great views from its deck or Columbia County Museum preserving lots local artifacts; they also host outstanding events such as Hops and Crops Beerfest each fall attracting lots of visitors.

Things to do in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA resides within Orange County’s metropolitan limits providing direct access attractions events that take place surrounding area due its prime location as well population size close 48 thousand people makes perfect spot anyone looking exciting city life without having live too far from Los Angeles other Southern California cities!

 St. Helens, ORRancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,190329,725,481
 Median Income$67,839  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$411,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for St. Helens    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Poor community with a lo of riff-raff and shady  More

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Over 15 years ago

I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR 2 YEARS NOW,COMING HERE FROM THE MID-WEST,AND I AM HERE TO STAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND EVEN INTO THE HEREAFTER. THE BEAUTY OF THE PACIFIC  More

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Over 17 years ago

As a transplant from California, I was suprised at first with the moderate weather as I had been told how wet and dreary the Portland area was in comparison. Yes it  More

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Reviews for Rancho Santa Margarita    13 Reviews

This page provides little information on RSM. I see they keep describing the area as "outside of Los Angeles." Culturally, it is so far from Los Angeles (I lived in LA,  More

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Over 10 years ago

The weather here is amazing. We get a few hot days in the summer but it cools down in the evening. I love being able to sleep with the windows  More

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This is the best place to live in South Orange County with mild temperatures, low crime, great schools and family orientated. RSM is a city that sits in a pocket backing  More

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